How to beat Blastoise Tera Raid in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Tips & best counters

Blastoise is now in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Tera Raids Battle, so here’s all you need to know about the schedule, weaknesses, best counters, and tips to beat this iconic Gen 1 starter easily.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players can take on exciting 7-Star Tera Raids which promise a lineup of the Gen 1 starter Pokemon trio on different dates.

With the Venusaur event done and dusted, Blastoise is now up for grabs and you need the best counters to beat its Tera Raid without much effort.

So, here’s all you need to beat Blastoise Tera Raids in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

• Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Blastoise Tera Raid date & time
• Where to find Blastoise 7-Star Tera Raids
• Blastoise Tera Raid type & moveset
• Best counters for Blastoise Tera Raid
  • Best Iron Hands strategy
  • Best Corviknight strategy
  • Best Poliwrath strategy
  • Best Annihilape strategy

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Blastoise Tera Raid date & time

The Blastoise Tera Raids will run in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet until March 12 at 3:59 PM PT / 6:59 PM ET / 11:59 PM GMT.

Blastoise caught during the event will have the Mightiest Mark and six perfect IVs. You should also know that you can catch only one Blastoise per save file. While you won’t be able to capture another Blastoise, you can still battle it again to claim rewards such as Tera Crystals.

Where to find Blastoise 7-Star Tera Raid in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

You can find Blastoise Tera Raid spots in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet by locating Black Crystals shining on the game map. By going to these spots, you can immediately take part in the 7-Star Tera Raid event.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Blastoise Tera Raid type & moveset

Blastoise has the Steel Tera Type in its Pokemon Scarlet and Violet 7-Star Tera Raid. This makes it weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-type attacks.

The Raid Boss will also get STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) on its Water-type attacks, so you should avoid using Fire and Ground types as they’re weak to Water, and instead, give priority to Fighting-type Pokemon as counters.

Blastoise has any four of the following moves during the Raid battle:

• Hydro Pump (Water)
• Withdraw (Water)
• Rain Dance (Water)
• Flash Cannon (Steel)
• Iron Defense (Steel)
• Aura Sphere (Fighting)
• Shell Smash (Normal)

Best counters for Blastoise Tera Raid in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

The best counters for defeating Blastoise Tera Raids in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are Iron Hands, Corviknight, Poliwrath, and Annihilape.

Blastoise is pretty tanky, boasting excellent defenses across the board. It’s best to choose counters that deal heavy Fighting-type damage, with a preference towards Physical Attackers rather than Special.

Best Iron Hands strategy for Blastoise Tera Raid in Pokemon S&V

With a jaw-dropping Attack stat of 140, the Fighting/Electric-type Paradox Pokemon Iron Hands is one of the strongest wall breakers in the meta, thanks to its range of powerful moves.

Fake Out is an amazing first move as it makes the opponent flinch, giving your teammates a free turn to set up their stats.

Swords Dance can help boost Iron Hands’ deadly offensive potential by two stages, and Drain Punch not only deals impressive damage but also helps it recover health throughout the battle.

With an Adamant nature and the item Booster Energy, Iron Hands can turn into a wrecking ball. This Pokemon also has an astronomically high HP stat of 154, making it an ideal Raid counter.

Best Corviknight strategy for Blastoise Tera Raid in Pokemon S&V

Corviknight has always been a staple for most Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Tera Raids due to its formidable Bulk Up and Body Press combo.

Bulk Up boosts Corviknight’s Attack and Defense stats while Body Press uses the Defense stat for damage calculation. With this combo, Corviknight can hit Blastoise super-effectively with STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus), after you add the Fighting Tera Type.

That’s not all as Corviknight can use Roost to recover lost HP and remain healthy, making it an asset to use against Blastoise in its Tera Raid battle.

Best Poliwrath strategy for Blastoise Tera Raid in Pokemon S&V

Poliwrath excels in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Blastoise Tera Raids as its Water/Fighting type helps it resist the Raid Boss’ strongest moves. Additionally, its Water Absorb Ability makes it immune to Water-type moves and also heals 1/4th of its HP when hit by them.

With Belly Drum, Poliwrath can maximize its Attack and use Drain Punch to hit hard and stay healthy throughout the battle. Leftovers is an excellent item that recovers 1/16th of its max HP at the end of every turn, syncing well with Water Absorb and Drain Punch.

You can also use Amnesia to reduce Blastoise’s Special Defense by two stages, making it a boon for teammates. All in all, Poliwrath is an excellent addition to make quick work of the Raid Boss.

Best Annihilape strategy for Blastoise Tera Raid in Pokemon S&V

Annihilape is an extremely versatile Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet, working like a Swiss Army Knife for Blastoise Tera Raids.

Taunt can prevent Blastoise from using Status moves like Rain Dance and Shell Smash, and Screech lowers the Raid Boss’ Defense drastically by two stages, in case it has already used Withdraw.

Annihilape can then use Bulk Up to raise its Attack as well as Defense stats by one stage, turning it into a major threat. With boosted Attack, it can go with powerful moves like Close Combat to deal massive damage, and also Drain Punch to help it recover HP.

That’s all you need to know to beat Blastoise 7-Star Tera Raids in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. For more content and guides like these, be sure to check out the following:

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